Anchorage, Alaska – A jury has convicted Elijah Ramirez, 30, of second-degree murder in the 2019 death of Oscar Garcia, a case stemming from a $550 drug debt. The verdict, reached in Anchorage Superior Court on Monday after several days of deliberation, acquitted Ramirez of the more serious charge of first-degree murder and a separate … Read more
Bethel, Alaska – A former Bethel police officer has been found guilty of assault and related charges after a jury determined he used excessive force during a 2023 traffic stop and subsequently provided false information about the encounter. Jonathan Murphy, 39, faces a potential three-year prison sentence following the conviction, which stems from an incident … Read more
Fairbanks musher Josi Shelley has claimed victory in the 2026 Yukon Quest Alaska, crossing the finish line Monday evening to secure her first win in the grueling 750-mile sled dog race. Shelley completed the race in 9 days, 9 hours, and 11 minutes, marking a triumphant return after finishing second in the hometown race last … Read more